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Thesis - Topic is
chosen that displays student interest and questions
the event, important people in the event and what role
the event plays in history.
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No effective position
or reasoning as to why this event has merit or why student
chose the topic of study.
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Thesis shows some aspects
of the topic and reasons are given to the merit of the
event and shows some knowledge of the event
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Clear thesis addressing
the topic and writer takes a position on the event and
what role the event plays in history. Effective display
of knowledge
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A very well-developed
topic that includes a clear position and highly effective
display of knowledge
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Use of Facts and
Evidence
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Limited or no use of
accurate facts and historical evidence to support thesis.
Limited use of knowledge shown with artifacts, primary
sources or secondary sources.
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Some use of accurate
facts and historical evidence to support thesis. Some
understanding of knowledge shown with artifacts, primary
sources or secondary sources but confused about cause
and effect.
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Strong use of facts
and historical evidence ( primary sources & artifacts
etc.) Shows some critical thinking and knowledge of
topic
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Very strong use of
facts and historical evidence to support thesis topic.
Consistent evidence is described using quotes, primary
sources, integrating and summarizing use of artifacts.
Good knowledge
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Research citations
& format
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Limited level of research
in terms of number and variety of resources used. Plagiarized
information Not the students own words.
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Moderate level of research
in terms of number and variety of resources used. Several
references not cited. Some lifted resources with out
using quotations or citing.
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High level of research
used with a variety of citations and few errors in quotation
or citation use.
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All ideas, facts and
quotes from outside sources are cited properly and a
bibliography is included using citation machine.
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Structure and Writing
conventions
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Less than # of required
pages in 12-14 font typed paper or not Double spaced
or no Headings per topic given. No Separate page for
citations. Many errors - one - 2 criteria missing
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Only 1 pages in 12-14
font typed paper or not Double spaced or no Headings
per topic given. Separate page for citations .Many errors
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Only 2 pages in 12-14
font typed paper. Double spaced. Headings per topic
given. Separate page for citations. Several errors -
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At least 3 pages in
12-14 font typed paper. Double spaced. Headings per
topic given. Separate page for citations. Few errors
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Presentation in
class- photos extra...
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1 poor presentation
- no photos or art work included.
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4 - Well presented
paper to our class - possible photos included
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